Bangladesh Interim Govt to Reassess MoUs with India

Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, is considering reviewing and potentially canceling the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed with India if they are found to be unfavorable for the country, according to Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Minister Touhid Hossain on Sunday.

Sources indicate there has been no official announcement about the review of the MoUs yet. The Indian government views this as a preliminary phase for the new Bangladeshi administration, expecting different perspectives as it matures.

The new government believes that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had close ties with India, granted undue favors by signing these agreements. 

Regarding Hasina’s extradition, the government will pursue it if necessary. Previously, there was talk of requesting India to extradite Hasina for various charges, as her Red Passport has been revoked. The Indian government would consider such a request only if formally made.

In June 2024, Sheikh Hasina’s administration signed 10 MoUs, including seven new agreements and three renewals, following high-level talks at Hyderabad House during her two-day state visit to India.

On Saturday, S. Jaishankar stated that India would cooperate with the current Bangladeshi government.

Regarding the Chief Adviser's upcoming visit to the UN General Assembly (UNGA), he noted it would be brief and confined to New York. Typically, Bangladeshi heads of government also visit Washington during their UNGA trips.

In response to another inquiry, he mentioned that discussions with Myanmar on Rohingya repatriation are not feasible at the moment due to the ongoing civil conflict in the country.

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